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Sports as Social Institution O A institution fulfills certain basic needs. O Those basic needs are O Family, Education, Government, Economic Systems, Religion O Sports fulfill and extra need within societies. O One of those extra needs being identification within society.
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Sports and Sociology
Ms. Stargel
SportsO What is a sport ?O Set of complex activities in which
winners and losers are determined by physical performance within a set of established rules.
Sports as Social Institution
O A institution fulfills certain basic needs.
O Those basic needs are O Family, Education, Government,
Economic Systems, ReligionO Sports fulfill and extra need within
societies. O One of those extra needs being
identification within society.
Sports in AmericaO They play a central role, because of
the emphasis on achievement.O They reflect the society as well.O Men dominate sports world, as they
do in society. O Women come second to men.O However steps toward equality are
being made.
SubculturesO What is a subculture ?O A group with a distinct roles, values,
norms, and beliefs that is organized around a sport activity.
O Examples: O Hockey and violenceO KY basketball and expectation to win.
